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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,913.80, 46,359.90 and 16,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,913.80, 46,359.90 and 16,117.80 is: 24,171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,913.80 : 46,359.90 = 16,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,913.80/46,359.90 = 16,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,913.80x = 46,359.90 × 16,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,913.80x = 747,219,596.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,219,596.22/30,913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,171.07

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